Chapter 2204: Lu Meng (16)
"Your mom asked the doctor, and you can definitely benefit from this. The ginseng has been divided into ten portions, and we’ll stew it all for you this winter to gradually restore your health. We even added some red dates and longan that you like."
"Have you and Grandpa had any? It’s such a large root; you and Grandpa should have more." Ruan Jiaojiao glanced at the box with a ginseng nearly as long as her forearm, then turned to ask the Ruanlin Family.
"Don’t worry, it’s all sent to your Grandpa. Grandma is healthy now and doesn’t need it..."
"Grandma, do you know what I’m afraid of?" Before the Ruanlin Family could finish, Ruan Jiaojiao hugged her waist and rested her little head by her neck to ask.
"Afraid of what? Nightmares?"
"No, I’m afraid that when I have kids with Brother Xi, Grandma won’t be able to help take care of them because of poor health..."
"You silly child..." The Ruanlin Family, amused yet exasperated, turned and patted her arm, "How can you talk like this without any shame, you’re a grown-up now."
Ruan Jiaojiao hummed in her arms, truly unashamed: "I’m going to have them anyway, why be scared? Besides, I’m only telling Grandma, not outsiders. So Grandma, you drink it with me. Next time, let’s not have a special meal just for me; let’s all drink it together as a family."
"Alright, alright, Grandma listens to you. Just this once, it’s all for you. You drink a bit first, see how it tastes." The Ruanlin Family pushed her to the table, serving her a bowl.
Ruan Jiaojiao took a sip and gave a thumbs up.
She drank while chatting with the Ruanlin Family, who was making lunch.
Outside, Duan Xi came and went. At the Lu Family’s place, Zhao Li, Lu Xian, and Lu Meng were all sitting on the sofa, Lu Meng watching cartoons. Beside him, Zhao Li looked worriedly at Lu Xian, saying, "Your complexion doesn’t look good these days. Are you not used to being back home?"
"I’m alright." Lu Xian shook his head.
It’s winter, with thick clothes, and his hands had more spots. He could use some women’s cosmetics to cover them, but he couldn’t bring himself to apply them on his face, so to Zhao Li, his face appeared darker and his complexion not great.
"Regardless, take care of your health. I’ve noticed you’re often going out at midnight these days. You’re an adult now; take care of yourself." Zhao Li nagged, then noticed Duan Xi entering, asking, "Xiaoxi is here! Has Jiaojiao returned?"
Duan Xi nodded.
Zhao Li immediately stood up, saying, "Then I’ll go check on her." She turned and asked Lu Meng, "Xiaomeng, do you want to go see Aunt Jiaojiao with Grandma?"
Hearing this, Lu Meng turned his gaze from the TV, his eyes shining. But he first looked at Lu Xian, and when Lu Xian nodded, he smiled happily, jumping down from the sofa and walking toward the door with Zhao Li.
Halfway there, Zhao Li remembered the nutritional supplements she bought for Ruan Jiaojiao yesterday, and clapped her hands, saying, "Oh dear, I almost forgot the supplements I bought for Jiaojiao! Xiaomeng, wait for a moment. Grandma will get them from the room and be right back."
With that, she turned and went to the room to fetch them.
Lu Meng could only stand at a place not far from the door or Duan Xi, waiting.
When Duan Xi walked up to him, he instinctively took a step back, but his speed couldn’t match Duan Xi’s. Before he realized it, Duan Xi had opened his chest, revealing a chest full of centipede scars and something else familiar to Duan Xi.